With the introduction of Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids, it is important to investigate wearer satisfaction with the devices. This article examines outcome measures for wearers of a self-fitted OTC hearing aid design.
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Course created on March 3, 2025
Eric Branda is the Director of Hearing Technology and Research for WS Audiology in the USA. For over 25 years, Eric has been involved in audiological, technical and research initiatives around the globe. He specializes in investigations on new product innovations, as well as with research partners, helping WSA fulfill its goal of creating advanced hearing solutions for all types and degrees of hearing loss. Dr. Branda received his PhD from Salus University, his AuD from the Arizona School of Health Sciences and his Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Akron.
Jennifer Phelan is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Audiology Clinic Coordinator at the University of South Dakota. Her clinical interests include diagnostics and treatment within pediatric audiology. As clinic coordinator, she strives to continually support the development of graduate clinicians and clinical educators.
Veronika Littmann, PhD, is the team lead of R&D Audiology System Development Team for Sivantos in Erlangen Germany. She holds a PhD in Neurophysiology from Cambridge University.
Dina Lelic, MSc, PhD, is a principal scientist at WS Audiology in Lynge, Denmark. Her interests broadly include real-life experiences and needs of people with hearing loss, promoters and barriers of hearing aid use, improving hearing aid outcomes.
Professor, University of South Dakota
Lindsey Jorgensen is a Professor at the University of South Dakota where she teaches, does research, and sees patients clinically. Both, her area of research and clinic focus on the interaction between typical aging and atypical aging due to dementia/TBI on the use and function of hearing assistive technology. She teaches courses in amplification, counseling, advanced diagnostics, hearing technology, and rehabilitation. Additionally, she serves as the Chair for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders as well as the Clinic Director for the USD Speech and Hearing Clinics.
Financial: Eric Branda is an employee of WS Audiology. Non-financial: Eric Branda has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Jennifer Phelan is employed by the University of South Dakota. Non-financial: Jennifer Phelan has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Veronika Littmann: Financial: Veronika Littmann is employed WS Audiology. Non-financial: Veronika Littmann has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Dina Lelic is employed by WS Audiology. Non-financial: Dina Lelic has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Lindsey Jorgensen is employed by the University of South Dakota. Non-financial: Lindsey Jorgensen has various relationships with HA and verification companies for research and product development.
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